Don't Lie To Me
The Pretty Things Lyrics
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stand
That's a mean living woman and a cheating man
Don't lie to me don't you lie to me
Don't you make me mad I'll get evil as a
man can be
Yeah
Yes, I love you pretty baby I just want you to be true
Don't lie to me don't you lie to me
Don't you make me mad I'm as shook up
as a man can be
Well let's talk it over baby before we start
I heard about the way you used to do your
part
Don't lie to me don't you lie to me
Don't you make me mad I'm as shook up
as a man
Well well
Well let's talk it over babe before we start
I heard about the way you used to do your
part
Don't lie to me don't you lie to me
Yeah, you made me sad I'll get evil as a man
can be
The Pretty Things's song Don't Lie To Me is a classic example of classic rock & roll from the 60s. The lyrics talk of a man who is tired of people he can't stand and warns his lover not to lie to him. The man seems to be angry and threatening to turn evil if someone lies to him. The song's fast tempo and upbeat rhythm add to the feeling of frustration and anger in the man's voice.
The lyrics of the song also mention that the man is in love with his lover but wants her to be true. He is in a poor position and is trying to convince his lover not to lie to him. He seems to be ready to take any step to find the truth and those who lie will have to face his wrath.
The song's overall theme seems to be of a frustrated man trying to find the truth from his lover but can't trust anyone around him. The lyrics also imply that he is hurt, but his anger is the only way he knows to express it. Don't Lie To Me, with its catchy rhythm and memorable lyrics, remains a favorite among classic rock & roll fans to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Well all kinds of people that I just can't stand
I can't stand people who are mean and cheat on their partners.
That's a mean living woman and a cheating man
I especially can't stand women who cheat on their partners and men who are unfaithful.
Don't lie to me don't you lie to me
Be honest with me, don't try to deceive or mislead me.
Don't you make me mad I'll get evil as a man can be
If you make me angry, I'll retaliate in a most vicious manner.
Yeah
An exclamation affirming the previous statement.
Yeah, it's one poor position got to get to you
I'm in a vulnerable position and I need you to be truthful and faithful to me.
Yes, I love you pretty baby I just want you to be true
I love you and I want you to be honest and loyal to me.
Well let's talk it over baby before we start
Let's have an open discussion about this issue before we make any decisions.
I heard about the way you used to do your part
I've heard about your past actions that were not truthful or faithful.
Yeah, you made me sad I'll get evil as a man can be
Your actions have hurt me deeply and I will not hesitate to seek revenge if necessary.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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